Tomiki Iwata had never felt tension like it. The final day of the 2022 J-League season and his club Yokohama Marinos were two points clear at the top of the table.They had to avoid defeat against Vissel Kobe to secure their first championship in three years.
And to deny rivals Kawasaki Frontale their third straight league triumph. A 3-1 victory wrapped it up, sparked wild celebrations in Yokohama and gave Iwata his first taste of success.Now the 27-year-old midfielder is in a similar situation at Celtic.
With the Marinos in 2022, Kevin Muscat’s side had a poor start to the campaign then clawed their way back into the title race.
This season at Parkhead it has been slightly different. Brendan Rodgers’ men were in control of their Scottish Premiership pursuit before being reeled in by rivals Rangers.
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